Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,630.94, 323,731.20 and 184,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215,630.94, 323,731.20 and 184,242 is: 276,606.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,630.94 : 323,731.20 = 184,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,630.94/323,731.20 = 184,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,630.94x = 323,731.20 × 184,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,630.94x = 59,644,883,750.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,644,883,750.40/215,630.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,606.33
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